Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver is the largest civic museum in Canada

Located a short bus ride from downtown Vancouver in Vanier Park, the Museum of Vancouver features four permanent exhibits along with historic and archeological collections. There are also temporary exhibits brought in throughout the year. While the focus is on the culture, history and development of Vancouver and area, there are numerous artifacts from around the world.

The museum itself has a long history going back to 1984 when it was founded by the Art, Historical, and Scientific Association of Vancouver which displayed their collections in various locations around the city until opening their first permanent location at the Carnegie Library in 1905. It's current location was constructed in 1967 in conjunction with Canada's centennial and named the Centennial Museum. The name was changed to the Vancouver Museum in 1981 and finally to the Museum of Vancouver in 2009.

The museum also adjoins the H.R. MacMillan Space Center Planetarium and is just a short walk from the Vancouver Maritime Museum. You can see all three attractions with a Vanier Park Explore Pass for $30.00 per Adult or $24.00 for Youth and Seniors.

For complete details about the Museum of Vancouver see the Official Website: Museum of Vancouver

Getting There on Transit
Nearest SkyTrain Stations
Expo Line	Burrard Station
Bus Connections
From Burrard SkyTrain Station take the Burrard Street exit and catch either the #2 or #22 Macdonald going south on Burrard Street at the stop directly in front of the station. Take either bus to the Cypress Street Stop on Cornwall Avenue (less that 10 minutes). Walk back along Cornwall Ave. to Chestnut Street and go left. The park and Space Center are straight ahead. View TourbyTransit.com - Vancouver Attractions in a larger map

HR McMillan Space Centre (Planetarium) and Museum of Vancouver located in Vanier Park

Hours and Admission
Hours of Operation	Tuesday - Sunday. 10 am - 5 pm; Thursday until 8 pm; Closed Monday
Adults	$12.00
Students and Seniors	$10.00
Youth	$8.00
Family	$35.00